It's undisputed for mainframe servers. Sun's StorageTek Virtual Storage Manager (VSM) system is the market-leading mainframe virtual tape solution. VSM improves mainframe tape drive operating efficiencies and lowers total cost of ownership by maximizing the value of storage investments and optimizing mainframe tape drive and library resources.
At a Glance
Helps to manage explosive data growth while optimizing storage resources in mainframe environments
Provides faster backups and data recall resulting in more efficient use of tape drives, increased productivity, business resumption and lower management cost
Bolsters data protection and disaster recovery and sets a foundation for the future
With VSM, storage resources are maximized in data protection and archive applications. Disk-to-disk-to-tape functionality helps to enable revenue-generating activities and reduce costs
Trusted data availability and protection
Evaluate your options in data protection, encryption, and archive based on industry alternatives.
Tape Technology Leaps Forward in the 3rd Era This paper details 3rd Generation tape technology developments, including longer media life, significantly improved drive and library reliability, higher drive duty cycles and much faster data rates than any previous generation of tape technology.
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StorageTek Virtual Storage Manager (VSM) System
See the New Library Up Close
Watch a video clip that demonstrates how to simplify management with the SL3000.
